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Books people are talking about.
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A gambling man
by David Baldacci
Aloysius Archer travels to 1950s California to apprentice with a legendary private eye and former FBI agent but immediately finds himself involved in a scandal in the second novel of the series following One Good Deed.
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The Last Night in London
by Karen White
A journalist in 2019 London interviews a World War II-era model to learn the story of the woman’s best friendship with a Royal Air Force pilot’s wife, who was catapulted by the Blitz into a web of intrigue and secrets.
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World travel : an irreverent guide
by Anthony Bourdain
A guide to some of the world’s most interesting places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain. Illustrations.
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Blood and treasure : Daniel Boone and the fight for America's first frontier
by Bob Drury
A narrative account of the life of historical frontiersman Daniel Boone goes beyond pop-culture depictions to offer insight into his Revolutionary War heroism and nation-shaping achievements as witnessed by 18th-century colonists and Native Americans. 125,000 first printing. Illustrations. Maps.
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Cook, Eat, Repeat : Ingredients, Recipes, and Stories
by Nigella Lawson
The best-selling author of Nigella Bites combines narrative essays on the family experiences that inspired her career with recipes for such seasonal options as Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake.
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Out of many, one : Portraits of America's Immigrants
by George W. Bush
An evocative collection of 50 full-color oil portraits by the former 43rd President honors the immigration experiences of men and women from all walks of life, from a Dallas-based Mexican CEO to a North Korean human rights advocate. Illustrations.
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Kate in Waiting
by Becky Albertalli
Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theater rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway. But when Kate and Andy's latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off-script. Matt Olsson is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson.
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Sugar and Spite
by Gail D. Villanueva
Sneaking into her grandfather’s potions lab to brew a love spell that she hopes will stop a classmate’s bullying, herbalist trainee Jolina is surprised by the bully’s increasingly friendly overtures, before a magically consequential storm begins to gather. Illustrations.
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We Are Still Here! : Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
by Traci Sorell
One dozen kids discuss the historical and contemporary laws, policies, movements and victories that have shaped Native American culture of the past and present, from forced assimilation and tribe nation delegitimization to language revival efforts and the Indian Child Welfare Act. Illustrations.
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The Ladybug Party
by Poppy Green
Meeting a ladybug who is busily organizing a surprise party in Silverlake Forest, Sophie offers to run errands for her new friend, before arriving in town and realizing that she has forgotten the ladybug’s information. Illustrations.
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